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Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Administration and Finance, the Associate Vice President of Beach Building Services provides strategic vision, executive leadership, and operational oversight for the planning, construction, maintenance, safety, and service delivery of the campus facilities and environment. The role leads a complex organization responsible for a significant operating budget, major capital programs, and a large workforce. The position advises senior leadership, represents the University with the CSU and state agencies, ensures compliance with applicable requirements, and advances safe, sustainable, fiscally responsible, and service-oriented facilities operations.

Key Responsibilities

• In consultation with the Vice President for Administration and Finance, the Associate Vice President of BBS is responsible for the leadership in planning and ensuring the integrity and safety of the University’s facilities; establishing and directing the long-range strategic goals and objectives of the department; and ensuring that annual operational objectives are established and achieved in the following functional areas: Physical Planning, Design and Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, and Facilities Management. The Associate Vice President represents the campus and has close interaction with individuals and groups at the Chancellor’s Office, State Department of Finance, Legislative Analyst’s Office, other State agencies, the City of Long Beach, and the community who are involved in the development, improvement or use of campus facilities. The individual is charged with overseeing an approximate $45 million operating budget (state and self-supporting), capital program ranging from $150 million to $500 million, and the management of approximately 300 employees.
• The Associate Vice President assures that maintenance and project spending relate to the University's financial, budget and planning process.
• The Associate Vice President assures the Service Response Program involves stakeholders throughout all Department planning and prioritization processes and that services and spending are balance across the diversity of institutional needs.
• The Associate Vice President assures that Campus Environmental Health and Safety Program is reviewed annually and being followed in all Department operations.

Department

Facilities Services

Duration of Appointment

This is a regular, at-will position.

Classification

Administrator IV

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPP Comp Summary Range for this position is $17,719 - $26,579 per month.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position. Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience in complex, fiscally challenging, and rapidly evolving environments, with a proven ability to lead, manage, and develop staff while fostering collaboration and teamwork. They will demonstrate strong communication, strategic thinking, organizational, financial, and budget management skills, along with the ability to effectively engage with senior leadership and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have experience in capital project management, including budgeting, planning, construction management, and oversight of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and related disciplines. They will be committed to promoting and adhering to university policies, procedures, and standards related to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination, while advancing institutional priorities and supporting the equitable implementation of campus policies. Experience working within collective bargaining and shared governance environments is highly desirable, as is the ability to balance the needs of faculty, staff, and students while maintaining an architecturally and aesthetically consistent campus environment.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• At least seven years of leadership experience in construction and facilities management with at least three years of executive-level experience in a comprehensive university or other large and complex organization.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

• MPA, MBA, Master’s in Architecture, Engineering or other related graduate degree preferred.

Licenses / Certificates

• Valid CA driver’s license is required.

Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on University business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

How to Apply

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Physical Summary

Light work - Job involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves standing or walking.

Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.